mills100 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Hi trials pepole out there.i am new to the forum not sure how it works yet. i am looking at buying a 2009 beta evo 250 or 290 i am looking for sum help from you guys out there if there is any problems with that bike or any issus with that bike thanks Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betaboy123 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 the 2009 beta is known for having cracked frame and swinging arms and snapping of the radiator filler neck the 2010 have solved this problem by moving the neck and stronger welds so the frames don't crack and the 250 is the better option because it will go up all the things the 290 dose and the 290 is a bit snatchy where the 250 is smooth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quert Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 the 2009 beta is known for having cracked frame and swinging arms and snapping of the radiator filler neck the 2010 have solved this problem by moving the neck and stronger welds so the frames don't crack and the 250 is the better option because it will go up all the things the 290 dose and the 290 is a bit snatchy where the 250 is smooth well i have a 2009 had it since xmas (250) top bike no probs with frame only top riders who ride hard course needed to worry about that and any that were going to crack have done so allready as for the swinging arm same . The filler cap seams ok to me personal opinion i think only problem i have i that you have to keep on top of carb keep it clean and a top bike otherwise same as all bikes keep it right and have fun !!!!ps if you get any beta evo take the flywheel cover off after cleaning or trial in water bet you get some water out !! good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liviob Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 I have an 09 290 that i bought new. It has the 1st generation frame "gas cap off to the side" and have had no problems with the bike. I think only the pros broke them. If you have a good buy on a 290 its an easy bike to ride. Depending on what you weigh you might need to buy some firmer suspension springs. The suspension is a bit soft on the 09. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mills100 Posted March 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 the 2009 beta is known for having cracked frame and swinging arms and snapping of the radiator filler neck the 2010 have solved this problem by moving the neck and stronger welds so the frames don't crack and the 250 is the better option because it will go up all the things the 290 dose and the 290 is a bit snatchy where the 250 is smooth I have heard about the frame cracking they said 9 out of 10 bikes crack that car,nt be true. so i might br better off spending a little more money and gettin a 2010 thanks for you help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mills100 Posted March 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 I have an 09 290 that i bought new. It has the 1st generation frame "gas cap off to the side" and have had no problems with the bike. I think only the pros broke them. If you have a good buy on a 290 its an easy bike to ride. Depending on what you weigh you might need to buy some firmer suspension springs. The suspension is a bit soft on the 09. thanks for the informashion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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